Introduces the history of disasters in civilization, both of natural and man-made origin, in a book that includes a fictional account of a town in the path of a volcano.
Explains what early civilizations believed about natural disasters; highlights notable eruptions, earthquakes, fires, floods, droughts, famines, and diseases, as well as two noted military failures; a
Could you jump through fire or pull a truck with just a rope? These and more amazing feats are covered along with a story, "Feat of Endurance," which explores the crazy things some people will do just
Introduces plants with unique or unusual features, such as those that eat meat and those that produce poisons, and includes a fictional story featuring carnivorous plants.
Trying to juggle his job at "Taste of Italy" along with writing papers for school and his graduation requirement to volunteer at the Golden Oaks Retirement Home, class clown Derrick uses humor to get
Trying to juggle his job at "Taste of Italy" along with writing papers for school and his graduation requirement to volunteer at the Golden Oaks Retirement Home, class clown Derrick uses humor to get
Provides an introduction to the sport of rock climbing, along with information on the sport's history, styles of climbing, equipment, famous climbers, techniques, popular sites for climbing, and some
Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.
Suppressing her suspicions of his criminal involvement, Chelsey, a wheelchair-bound eyewitness to murder, asks Jack, an enigmatic boy with punk green hair and a bad reputation, to help her expose the
Provides an introduction to the sport of rock climbing, along with information on the sport's history, styles of climbing, equipment, famous climbers, techniques, popular sites for climbing, and some
Recounts how a crew from WCEP--the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership--escorted a flock of young whooping cranes from Wisconsin to Florida in the fall of 2001, with the help of ultralight planes, to e
Knowing that the Olympic Development Program scout will be at the play-offs, Jared tries to get his scoring back on track, but his difficulties increase with a challenge from team newcomer Josae.
Describes some of the pets who have shared the White House with various presidents, including Thomas Jefferson's mockingbird, Abraham Lincoln's goats, Warren Harding's dog, and John Kennedy's hamsters
Describes some of the pets who have shared the White House with various presidents, including Thomas Jefferson's mockingbird, Abraham Lincoln's goats, Warren Harding's dog, and John Kennedy's hamsters
The deepest part of the ocean is called the abyss. It is an alien world, still relatively unexplored. Now, with new equipment and technology, we are beginning to learn more about the abyss and the cre
Intersperses facts about immigrants and immigration in the United States between the years 1892 and 1924 with the fictional story of twelve-year-old Lena Martini's family as they emigrate from Italy.
After her father dies at the Battle of Gettysburg, Sallie Randall and her mother move to Kansas, where Mrs. Randall takes a job as housekeeper and Sallie adjusts to life with a new family.
After being sent from one foster home to another, Patrick finally settles in with the Kellys, where he learns the meaning of trust and how to love when he rescues and takes care of a skunk he names Ho
When Laura Allen is befriended by Todd Smith, a student no one else can see, and then sees his face in a frozen pond, she begins to gain the courage to deal with the problems in her life.
Jeremy and his friend, called "Yankee Doodle" because of his love for fancy clothes, learn about the Sons of Liberty and the plans for the Boston Tea Party, in a story with facts on early Boston and t
When Rashad Gaines takes a job cleaning out an abandoned theater, he wonders if the mishaps that keep occuring have any connection with the last production, a science fiction tale about a rejuvenation
Living in a small ranching community, Judd must deal with Riley, a city boy who moves in with his grandparents for the summer, and a forest fire that threatens his home.
Calvin and Rob set out to hike the five-mile, well-marked Canyon Trail, only to find themselves trapped in a narrow gorge with a hungry mountain lion and two prison camp escapees on the loose.
